71fordkid wrote:Thanks. I actually dont have alot of plans for it. Im gonna slowly but surely start building my 390 with ported/polished heads, performer rpm intake, 750 holley carb, hedman headers, and flat top pistons. I'm gonna wait till after a huuuuge car show in september to lower it. Im gonna see how many compliments i get on it stock and then go the year after with it lowered. I have a finished wood bed kit sans the chrome pieced to go in, and a straight tail gate. I'm gonna get some '50's style flareside tail lights to go with it (the ones that say "ford" on the top of the lense), but i have no idea what im gonna do for paint.
, The built up 390 should really wake the truck up! Sounds like your truck is going to get even more awesome looking in the future.
Casey 16 years old with a 40 year old truck (well almost) 1971 F-100302, T-18 4 speed, 3:55 rear, & an Edelbrock sticker on the ashtray. "Don't worry about what you become, just make sure that you're successful at what you do."- Mr. English "Value what you DO have over that which you don't."- Forrestbump "Wanting can sometimes be better than having, never stop dreaming... it's what keeps us all going."- Forrestbump 1984 Toyota 4x4: 22-R, 5-speed, 3" suspension lift, 35's and 5:29's
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1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
That would make a great seat to recover, I am thinking about a wood wheel like you have. May try making one. It is a great looking truck. We pass through Portland once a year or so on our way to visit friends in Seattle. Portland had one heck of a Blizzard back during the winter of 77 - 78.
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68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
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Good find. Looks like a good platform to start. How bad is the bed floor under the plywood? In my opinion stepside beds is the one thing that Chevrolet did better than Ford. Basically ford took a box and put on fenders, Chevrolet appeared to have dont a better job of style on that one.
Patrick
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Can Hear Every Valve Rattle on Long Extended Trips
1969 F100 4X4 Highboy 390 3sp
1969 F100 SWB 2wd Auto 351w
1972 F100 Ranger XLT 302 Auto
Thanks guys. As for swapping the other trucks around, i kinda got burnt out. too much too soon. haha. The bed floor is non existant except for the plywood, but i do have a wood floor kit thats already finished, i just gotta get the chrome for the trim.
I had a chance to do a little research, and this is what i found. the original engine was a 240 I-6 paired with an auto trans. it was built in febuary of '72 in san jose with a DSO for twin cities. it IS a factory flareside, the original color was mill valley green with a pastell parchment interior. it has a 3.70 geared rear end, and has a factory curb weight of 3515 lbs, whereas a longbed has a curb weight of 3560 lbs. it is one of 7,245 of these trucks made in 1972.
Ex Ford diesel dealership senior master tech (6 years)
Current bmw level 4 tech.
1972 Ford F100 Stepside - 302, forged TRW flat tops, performer 289 intake, edelbrock 600 cfm carb, CV IFS swap, 4.10 LSD disc 8.8 , AOD 4 speed auto. Currently 5 years in the making.
mrsnicks wrote:Good find. Looks like a good platform to start. How bad is the bed floor under the plywood? In my opinion stepside beds is the one thing that Chevrolet did better than Ford. Basically ford took a box and put on fenders, Chevrolet appeared to have dont a better job of style on that one.
Patrick
Ford just kept doing the same boxes they'd been doing since the 40s
www.advlifestyle.com 1971 Camper Special (390 / C6 / D60) 1970 F250 High Boy (NP435 / Dana 24 / No engine, rusted to hell and back body, project to combine with above.)
1966 Rustang (289 / C4 Project stalled for ages) 1989 Jeep Cherokee (4.0 / Auto / D30 / D44 / 35's) 1996 Jeep Cherokee (4.0 / Auto / D30 / D35)
So, trying to decide on a color before spring time when i start body work. Here are the ones i like. What do you guys think it would look best in?
-Terquiose/Terquiose and white grill/bumper
-Satin Black and white
-Rangoon Red W/ white grill and bumpers
-Blue - the same color blue as the 358 mile 1971 ford in the photo albums.
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Ex Ford diesel dealership senior master tech (6 years)
Current bmw level 4 tech.
1972 Ford F100 Stepside - 302, forged TRW flat tops, performer 289 intake, edelbrock 600 cfm carb, CV IFS swap, 4.10 LSD disc 8.8 , AOD 4 speed auto. Currently 5 years in the making.
Man, lookin through my parts catalog (Auto Krafters), and I came across the stepside rear fenders. $325.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Luckly mine aren't THAT bad. One rust hole in the drivers side one.
Ex Ford diesel dealership senior master tech (6 years)
Current bmw level 4 tech.
1972 Ford F100 Stepside - 302, forged TRW flat tops, performer 289 intake, edelbrock 600 cfm carb, CV IFS swap, 4.10 LSD disc 8.8 , AOD 4 speed auto. Currently 5 years in the making.
Nice truck you found! I'd love to build one like that with a 460 under the hood. I have the 460 but not the stepside.
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Running:
2012 Ford Focus SE hatchback
2007 F-150 XLT Supercrew 4.6 Auto
1972 F-350 Flatbed 360 2V 4 speed
Not Running:
1967 F-100 Ranger Short Bed
1970 F-100 Ranger Long Bed
1972 F-100 Ranger XLT long Bed
1972 F-350 Really long dump flatbed parts truck
1981 F-250 Custom Long Bed (Parting out now)
, The built up 390 should really wake the truck up! Sounds like your truck is going to get even more awesome looking in the future.
